Team Leader Strategy & Transformation
- 04 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Finance Directorate
Office for Informatics
Office for Informatics
Zurich
by arrangement
Change-driven | Implementation-oriented | Future-shaping
Team Leader Strategy & Transformation
80 - 100%
With the newly created Strategy & Transformation division, we want to take the Office for Informatics to the next level. Strategic thinking, pragmatic action and effective implementation of changes – this is exactly what this leadership role is about. We are looking for a personality who provides orientation, empowers their team and drives change together with the various organisational units.
You can expect a versatile leadership role with close exchange with the office management, HR of the Finance Directorate and various specialist departments. Together with your team, you ensure that strategic initiatives become concrete changes that have an impact in everyday work.
You can expect a versatile leadership role with close exchange with the office management, HR of the Finance Directorate and various specialist departments. Together with your team, you ensure that strategic initiatives become concrete changes that have an impact in everyday work.
Your tasks:
- Establishing and leading the new Strategy & Transformation division as well as targeted development of employees and collaboration within the team.
- Co-designing and further developing the strategy of the Office for Informatics, prioritising strategic initiatives and translating strategic goals into concrete transformation measures, the implementation of which you manage and ensure with your team.
- Leading the office-wide transformation committee as well as coordinating and managing change initiatives until their sustainable anchoring.
- Further developing organisational and governance structures, processes and responsibilities with the aim of improving collaboration, reducing complexity and eliminating redundancies.
- Managing and supporting measures for corporate, organisational, leadership and cultural development in close cooperation with HR of the Finance Directorate.
- Advising the office and executive management as well as coordinating with various stakeholders to jointly advance changes and make their progress and impact visible.
Your profile:
- University degree in business administration, computer science, organisational development or a comparable field, complemented by suitable further training in strategy, transformation or change management.
- Several years of solid experience in managing and successfully implementing complex transformation and organisational development projects.
- Leadership experience and the ability to promote employees, delegate responsibility sensibly and achieve results together.
- Strategic understanding combined with strong implementation skills, pragmatic action and a clear focus on impact and results.
- Strong communication skills, persuasiveness and the ability to bring together different interests and develop viable solutions even in the face of resistance.
- Partnership-based, structured and reliable working style as well as a good understanding of professional responsibilities and collaboration in complex organisations. Very good German language skills complete your profile.
Your contact:
Marcel Meyer
Head of Management Services
+41 43 259 33 40
Head of Management Services
+41 43 259 33 40
Tom Landolt
Head of Recruiting FD/Deputy Head of HR Consulting
+41 43 258 75 63
Head of Recruiting FD/Deputy Head of HR Consulting
+41 43 258 75 63
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Informatics (AFI) is the IT competence centre of the Canton of Zurich. It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, judiciary and independent institutions. Commissioned with the implementation of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the Office for Informatics accompanies and supports the Canton of Zurich into the digital world.
About 1200 people work in the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.
We offer:
Lunch-Check
a diverse catering offer thanks to Lunch-Check
Induction
a structured and personal induction for a successful start
Scope for creativity
room for own ideas and active participation
Responsible activity
the chance to take responsibility and help shape
Mobile working / Home Office
flexible working – in the office, at home or wherever it makes sense
Flexible working time models
flexible working time models that adapt to life phases
Working at eye level
a respectful collaboration at eye level
Employee discounts
attractive employee discounts with selected partners
Your application process:
- Pre-selection
- First interview online
- Second interview on site
- Final decision
